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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.93, 494.28 and 182.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.93, 494.28 and 182.79 is: 274.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.93 : 494.28 = 182.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.93/494.28 = 182.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.93x = 494.28 × 182.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.93x = 90,349.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,349.44/328.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.68

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